The Color of Rage

In the 24th Century, civilization and country borders have changed. Law enforcement has changed. Money has changed. But politics have not.<br><br>It is the beginning of the election season and riots are breaking out after every political rally. Dr. Engalla Ruth has found a way to ensure elections, but it will take a lot of work. Why settle for the lesser technicians when she can get the very best? Should she buy or seduce the one she wants?<br><br>Some think the music discs everyone have might be the cause of the violence, and only Dr. Kailyn DeKendren, the leading authority in Acoustic Behavior, would know. Her sister, a Sensei training the security forces, has promised to find out. But right when she's needed most, Kailyn mysteriously disappears. Can she be found before all hell breaks loose?

Nanisi Barrett D'Arnuk · Urban

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72 Chs

Chapter 24

“I’m so sorry, I wasn’t aware,” she whispered.

“It’s fine.” Kai looked her in the eyes. “She died when I was eighteen. Papa died seven years before that. I still feel them with me.”

Engalla nodded in understanding.

“That really is a gorgeous outfit,” Kai directed the conversation back. “It looks so comfortable.”

“Yes, I love it,” Engalla admitted rather offhandedly.

Kai felt a strong impulse to reach out and run the material through her fingers, but she restrained herself. What would this woman think? Kai had come to inspect some sound-synth equipment and was standing here resisting the urge to run her hands over this woman’s clothing. How unprofessional!

Engalla held the sliding door of a small compartment aside and let Kai precede her into the lift.

“I’ve just made some tea. Come on up.”

In seconds the lift opened again and they stepped out into a spacious living area.

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